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Katana Basics Class

We are pleased to announce a 3 session beginner class (February on the basic handling, cutting and moving with a katana.

Sessions will be on Tuesdays, February 11th, 18th and 25th, 2014. From 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Strength and coordination drills for sword work.

Proper movement technique for cutting.

The difference between cutting practice (tameshigiri) and fighting (budo).

Sword fighting scenarios (waza) for beginning budo. This is not to be confused with sparring. A waza is a non-competitive 2 person training form that has been handed down through our martial tradition.

We will supply the opportunity to try tameshigiri using live blades on paper sheet targets.

Students will be expected to practice skills for a minimum of 20 minutes each day between class sessions.

Cost is $10 per session. Students will need to purchase a boken (practice sword) before the first session.

If you are interested or have questions, please provide your contact information in the form below.